Senior Investment Advisor Associate

Raymond James Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Days

Discretionary Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a Senior Investment Advisor Associate to support a team of financial advisors and the Branch Manager.

The role involves entering client trades, servicing requests, and maintaining accurate paperwork to ensure efficient daily operations. You will work closely with the lead advisor to manage client portfolios, participate in client meetings, and help prepare investment plans and presentations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is required.
• IR Licensed or licensing within 1 year of hire.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Dataphile and FactSet experience is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support management of client investment portfolios with lead advisor.
• Engage with clients, participate in meetings and promote disciplined investing.
• Assist in research, asset mix decisions and investment selection.
• Prepare investment policy statements, proposals and client reviews.
• Execute trades and ensure IPS alignment with client objectives.
• Collaborate with planning team on financial plans and reviews.
• Maintain client communications and handle day-to-day requests.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Dataphile

FactSet

Job description

Job Description - Senior Investment Advisor Associate (2600552)

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

How does the role impact the organization?

The primary role of the Senior Investment Advisor Associate is to support a team of financial advisors and the Branch Manager (BM) by ensuring the office is managed efficiently and effectively. The position is responsible for entering client trades, servicing client requests and processing trade instructions by phone, and ensuring client paperwork is up to date and accurate.

The candidate is a self-motivated individual with exceptional administrative skills and a dependable nature. The candidate will bring to the role an ability to work within deadlines both independently and as part of a team, proven effective time management skills, and a focus on customer service.

As a key member of the team, contributions are important to the success of the client relationship with the Financial Advisor, and to the success of the Branch as a whole..

What will your role be responsible for?

• Work closely with the lead advisor to support the management of client investment portfolios.
• Engage directly with clients, participate in client meetings and encourage disciplined investment behaviour.
• Assist in research, analysis, asset mix decisions and investment selection
• Prepare investment policy statements, proposals & client review presentations
• Execute trades as required
• Ensure portfolio models are kept aligned with clients objectives and IPS statements
• Work closely with lead advisor and financial planning team on preparing and presenting financial plans
• Liase with clients and accountants at tax time
• Maintain high standards of integrity, objectivity, and expertise
• Provide exemplary quality service, including phone, email, written & in-person communication
• Prepare and review daily/monthly/annual reports, client correspondence and taking ownership of project work;
• Process and follow up on security transactions and transfers;
• Service clients’ general day-to-day requests; and

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Health Benefits
• RRSP Matching Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Days
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement and many more!

We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

To qualify for this opportunity you possess:

• Post-secondary education;
• IR Licensed or successful completion of licensing within 1 year of hire;
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office particularly Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Experience with Dataphile and FactSet is an asset;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The desire to contribute to a collaborative working environment, while maintaining a professional, positive manner;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Self-starter attributes, motivated and hardworking with the ability to prioritize, multitask, work within time constraints and provide necessary follow up;
• Strong organizational skills;
• The ability to work within deadlines in a high-volume, pressure-oriented environment; and
• Ability to effectively handle confidential information.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

Salary Range:

$50,000-55,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email [e-mail]. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitmentand screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently,but they donot replace human decision-making.

Raymond James Ltd. is a member of the Investment IndustryRegulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and of the Canadian Investor ProtectionFund (CIPF). Customers’ accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor ProtectionFund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits ofcoverage is available upon request or at . 3Macs, MacDougall,MacDougall & MacTier and Raymond James Correspondent Services are divisions ofRaymond James Ltd. Raymond James Ltd. is an integrated financial services firm. Itssubsidiaries, Raymond James Investment Counsel Ltd., Raymond James FinancialPlanning Ltd., Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Raymond James Trust (Québec) Ltd.are not members of the IIROC or the CIPF. Please consult each subsidiary’s webpagesfor applicable corporate, regulatory or membership information.www.cipf.ca